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Rats in the Attic

Rats in the Attic

Rats can build their nests in different areas of the home. The black rat, a common species, likes to nest in high places such as attics. Rats in an attic can cause serious damage to a home and its residents.Wiring in the attic is vulnerable to being chewed through by rats, as are exposed air ducts. Once inside a duct, rats have access to most of a home, and they never stay only in the attic. This is dangerous because rats can spread disease wherever they urinate or defecate in a home.

Recognizing Signs of Attic Infestation

The signs of a rat nest in an attic are easily noticed, but only once the nest is large enough. When investigating a rat infestation, some things you should look for include:

Scurrying sounds in the walls or ceiling

Electrical problems (due to frayed wires)

Insulation damage

Rat droppings

Signs of chewing in attic

Don’t Go at it Alone

It is almost impossible for a homeowner to remove all of the rats from an attic infestation. Poisoning or trapping a few of the rats can be done, but killing them all is difficult, and touching a rat (dead or alive) poses many health risks. If you find yourself in the midst of a rat infestation or have any questions about your critter problems, call Critter Control® of Miami at 305.258.3587.